While U.S. 395 currently ends at Interstate 15 in San Bernardino County, segments of the old road remain, including several old alignments in San Diego County. This page profiles some of these older segments, most of which are not part of the modern state highway system.
U.S. 395 (Kearny Villa Road) - Northbound
An extant section of U.S. 395 expressway passes through Miramar Marine Corps Air Station on a path parallel to Interstate 15. The expressway begins at California 163 (Cabrillo Freeway), has interchanges at Harris Plant Road and Miramar Way, and ends at Miramar Road in Mira Mesa. Here, northbound U.S. 395 (Kearny Villa Road) meets the onramp to California 163 southbound. Photo taken 10/08/05.
The first interchange on this expressway section of Kearny Villa Road serves Harris Plant Road. Photo taken 10/08/05.
Signage at this intersection is substandard at best and has not been changed since the existing section of Interstate 15 was built east of here. Photo taken 10/08/05.
Kearny Villa Road passes under Harris Ranch Road. Photo taken 10/08/05.
The speed limit along Kearny Villa Road is 65 miles per hour, similar to Interstate 15. Photo taken 10/08/05.
A hallmark of old highway construction, a stand of eucalyptus trees sits along both sides of Old U.S. 395 between Harris Plant Road and Miramar Way. Photos taken 10/08/05.
The next exit along northbound U.S. 395 (Kearny Villa Road) is Miramar Way. Follow Miramar Way east to Interstate 15. Photo taken 10/08/05.
Although this sign implies that the next exit is for Miramar Road and Pomerado Road, the expressway actually ends at a traffic signal with Miramar Road. To Pomerado Road, follow Miramar Road east over Interstate 15 to Scripps Ranch. Photo taken 10/08/05.
Leaving Miramar Marine Corps Air Station, Kearny Villa Road enters the community of Mira Mesa. Photo taken 10/08/05.
As Kearny Villa Road passes by the Federal Aviation Administration TRACON, the expressway approaches Kearny Mesa Road. This roadway splits off to the north, while the expressway turns northwest to its end at Miramar Road. The October 2003 wildfires threatened this area, including the TRACON, which had the potential to disrupt air traffic. Photo taken 10/08/05.
Northbound Kearny Villa Road meets Miramar Road at this intersection. Previously, the old alignment of U.S. 395 bended to the right (northeast) to directly connect to Pomerado Road, which is the continuation of the old alignment. However, the streets have been realigned since then to allow for a normal four-way intersection at Miramar Road. To continue north on the old alignment, turn right and follow Pomerado Road into the Scripps Ranch community. Photo taken 10/08/05.
U.S. 395 (Old Highway 395) - Northbound
Northbound Old U.S. 395 approaching Junction California 76 in northern San Diego County. All of old U.S. 395 is still intact between Escondido and the San Diego-Riverside County Line, and it is known locally as "Old Highway 395." Photo taken 08/00.
U.S. 395 (Kearny Villa Road) - Southbound
An extant section of U.S. 395 expressway passes through Miramar Marine Corps Air Station on a path parallel to Interstate 15. The expressway begins at California 163 (Cabrillo Freeway), has interchanges at Harris Plant Road and Miramar Way, and ends at Miramar Road in Mira Mesa. Here, southbound U.S. 395 (Kearny Villa Road) follows the expressway around the TRACON and then south toward California 163. Photo taken 10/08/05.
After Miramar Road, the Kearny Villa Road expressway bends around the Federal Highway Administration's TRACON. Photo taken 10/08/05.
The speed limit on this section of expressway is 65 miles per hour. Photo taken 10/08/05.
The first (unmarked) interchange is with Miramar Way. Follow Miramar Way east to Interstate 15. Photo taken 10/08/05.
This sign advises of the California 163 interchange in 1.25 miles, but it omits the Harris Plant Road interchange. Photo taken 10/08/05.
A road with a narrow footprint, the median is a jersey barrier (K-rail), with limited shoulders. Photo taken 10/08/05.
At this older bridge, some eucalyptus trees rise above an otherwise scrub landscape. Photo taken 10/08/05.
Southbound U.S. 395/Kearny Villa Road reaches Harris Plant Road. Photo taken 10/08/05.
The next exit along southbound is for south California 163 (Cabrillo Freeway). Photo taken 10/08/05.
This interchange connects with southbound California 163 and northbound Interstate 15. To southbound Interstate 15, use California 52 west. Kearny Villa Road enters the community of Kearny Mesa in the city of San Diego. Photo taken 10/08/05.
